US Bridges

SR 369 over Setting Down Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 7.1 MI SE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700350

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 369 over Setting Down Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 369 over Setting Down Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 369
CrossesSetting Down Creek
Location7.1 MI SE of Ball Ground
RouteState Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29313, -84.26351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 369 over Setting Down Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 369 over Setting Down Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 369 over Setting Down Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 369 over Setting Down Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 369 over Setting Down Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.